Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • have to: Must do
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • interact with
  • technically speaking: According to the precise meaning of something; in a strict or literal sense.
  • emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
  • in print: Available for sale in book form
  • tv show: A television program.
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • goof around: To spend time doing nothing important or behaving in a silly way.
  • vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • power up: To turn on a device or system; to activate.
  • of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
  • check out
  • vital: Needed to support life; essential
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
  • pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • interfere: To get involved in something not your business
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
  • reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • nerd: Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • physically: In a manner related to the body
  • addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
  • acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • fulfill: To finish or provide something successfully
  • association: Organization of people with the same interest
  • objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
  • motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • conundrum: A problem that is puzzling
  • fundamentally: In a basic and important way
  • juvenile: Concerning young people or children
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • complexity: State of having many parts and not being simple
  • spectator: Someone who watches an event
  • athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • simulate: To copy something or look or behave like it
  • invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • competency: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
  • instinctive: Created or done through intuition, not thought
  • goalie: Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
  • unknown: Not being known or famous
  • bask: To exposes yourself to warmth (the sun), or praise
  • suffix: Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
  • genital: Concerning sexual organs
  • formative: Having a long-term effect; giving form or shape
  • goof: A silly or stupid mistake
  • existent: Still existing; real; actual
  • athleticism: Degree of strength and physically capabilities
  • kicker: Player who kicks the football
  • fledge: (Of a young bird) to become capable of flight
  • standardization: Establishment of a standard or accepted level
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
      A2TOEIC
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    • acquaintance

      US /əˈkwentəns/

      UK /əˈkweɪntəns/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person that you know but isn't a good friend
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Familiarity or knowledge of something.
      B2TOEIC
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    • addiction

      US /əˈdɪkʃən/

      UK /əˈdɪkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
      • A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
      A1
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    • association

      US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/

      UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Organization of people with the same interest
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • athletic

      US /æθˈlɛtɪk/

      UK /æθˈletɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Fit and strong; physically capable
      B1
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    • athleticism

      US /æθ'letɪsɪzəm/

      UK /æθ'letɪsɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Degree of strength and physically capabilities
      B2
      More
    • bask

      US /bæsk/

      UK /bɑ:sk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To exposes yourself to warmth (the sun), or praise
      C1TOEIC
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
      A2
      More
    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
      A1
      More
    • competency

      US /ˈkɑ:mpɪtənsi/

      UK /ˈkɒmpɪtənsi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
      • The legal capacity to perform a specific act.
      B2
      More
    • complexity

      US /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

      UK /kəm'pleksətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having many parts and not being simple
      • A factor or element that makes something complicated.
      B1
      More
    • complicate

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
      B1
      More
    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
      A2
      More
    • conundrum

      US /kəˈnʌndrəm/

      UK /kəˈnʌndrəm/

      • Countable Noun
      • A problem that is puzzling
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • emerged as

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
      B2
      More
    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
      B2
      More
    • existent

      US /ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

      UK /ɪgˈzɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Still existing; real; actual
      B1
      More
    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
      A2
      More
    • fledge

      US /flɛdʒ/

      UK /fledʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a young bird) to become capable of flight
      C1
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
      More
    • for life

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
      A1
      More
    • formative

      US /ˈfɔ:rmətɪv/

      UK /ˈfɔ:mətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having a long-term effect; giving form or shape
      B2
      More
    • fulfill

      US /fʊlˈfɪl/

      UK /fʊl'fɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To finish or provide something successfully
      • To make real, to bring into effect
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • fundamentally

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl:ɪ/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a basic and important way
      • In a complete and thorough way
      B1
      More
    • game on

      US /ɡem ɑn/

      UK /ɡeim ɔn/

      • Interjection
      • An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
      • An exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge.
      A1
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    • genital

      US /ˈdʒɛnɪtl/

      UK /'dʒenɪtl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sexual organs
      B2
      More
    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • goalie

      US /ˈɡoli/

      UK /'ɡəʊlɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
      C1
      More
    • goof

      US /ɡuf/

      UK /gu:f/

      • Countable Noun
      • A silly or stupid mistake
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a silly or stupid mistake
      C2
      More
    • goof around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time doing nothing important or behaving in a silly way.
      A2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hierarchy

      US /ˈhaɪəˌrɑrki, ˈhaɪˌrɑr-/

      UK /'haɪərɑ:kɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group that manages and controls an organization
      • A system for organizing according to importance
      B1
      More
    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
      More
    • in print

      US /ɪn prɪnt/

      UK /in print/

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale in book form
      A1
      More
    • in the face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
      A1
      More
    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
      A2TOEIC
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    • instinctive

      US /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Created or done through intuition, not thought
      • Relating to or prompted by instinct; done without conscious thought.
      B1
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
      A2
      More
    • interfere

      US /ˌɪntɚˈfɪr/

      UK /ˌɪntə'fɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get involved in something not your business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • invent

      US /ɪnˈvɛnt/

      UK /ɪnˈvent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create something such as a story or excuse
      • To create something useful for the first time
      A2TOEIC
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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    • juvenile

      US /ˈdʒuvəˌnaɪl, -nəl/

      UK /ˈdʒu:vənaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning young people or children
      • Noun
      • Someone who is young; a child
      B2
      More
    • kicker

      US /ˈkɪkɚ/

      UK /ˈkɪkə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Player who kicks the football
      B2
      More
    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
      A1
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • motivate

      US /ˈmotəˌvet/

      UK /'məʊtɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a reason, the will to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
      More
    • nerd

      US /nɚd/

      UK /nɜ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
      • A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of technical or scientific nature.
      C2
      More
    • objective

      US /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

      UK /əbˈdʒektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, rather than simply being an idea
      • Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial.
      • Noun
      • Something you decide you want to do; goal
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • of a kind

      US /ʌv e kaɪnd/

      UK /ɔv ə kaind/

      • Adjective
      • Unique; not like anything else
      • Phrase
      • Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
      A1
      More
    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • physically

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/

      UK /'fɪzɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner related to the body
      • Concerning reality or the laws of nature
      A2
      More
    • play games

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
      • To behave in a dishonest or insincere way to achieve a goal.
      A1
      More
    • power up

      US /ˈpaʊɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈpauə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn on a device or system; to activate.
      • To increase in strength, energy, or ability.
      A1
      More
    • procrastination

      US /proʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      UK /prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of putting off something you ought to do
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • pursue

      US /pɚˈsu/

      UK /pə'sju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
      • To try to achieve or get something over time
      B1TOEIC
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    • reflect

      US /rɪˈflɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'flekt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To indicate or be a sign of something
      • To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
      A1
      More
    • simulate

      US /ˈsɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'sɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy something or look or behave like it
      B1TOEIC
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    • spectator

      US /ˈspekteɪtər/

      UK /spekˈteɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who watches an event
      B1
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    • standardization

      US /ˌstændədaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌstændədaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Establishment of a standard or accepted level
      B2
      More
    • suffix

      US /ˈsʌfɪks/

      UK /ˈsʌfɪks/

      • Noun
      • Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
      B2
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • technically speaking

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to the precise meaning of something; in a strict or literal sense.
      B2
      More
    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
      A2
      More
    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • unknown

      US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/

      UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Not being known or famous
      • Being unfamiliar or not known
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is not famous or known by many
      B1
      More
    • vital

      US /'vaɪtl/

      UK /'vaɪtl/

      • Adjective
      • Needed to support life; essential
      • Full of life; energetic
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • vital for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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